What is being held as a form of punishment according to the Supreme Court regarding bail
Bail cannot be withheld as a form of punishment: Supreme Court
According to the Supreme Court, bail cannot be withheld as a form of punishment. Here are some key points regarding this ruling:
- Denying bail solely as a form of punishment is unconstitutional.
- Bail should be granted as a matter of course rather than be withheld as a punitive measure.
- Bail is seen as a tool to ensure the presence of the accused during trial, not as a way to administer punishment.
- The principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' is upheld through the granting of bail.
- Denying bail can only be justified based on certain specific circumstances, such as flight risk or potential threat to public safety.
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